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Integrated real estate showing scheduling and key dispensing system

US8754744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2010
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/00
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for dispensing a key from a key kiosk disposed at a realtor's office near a real property based on a showing appointment scheduled with a showing scheduling system. The appointment, including a date and time, as well as an authorized user is communicated from the showing scheduling system to the key kiosk. The user then authenticates herself or himself to the kiosk at the appropriate time, and the key is dispensed.

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